Sony Announces Xperia Lounge App with Sony-Approved Content

Hardware is not everything to a technophile's heart, as evident in the smartphone industry. Sony has followed up with this rule, introducing its Xperia Lounge ecosystem. According to Android Guys, the Xperia Lounge is "a place for you to get Sony-approved media to munch on to your heart’s content". That observation might not be too far from the truth. According to Sony Mobile’s blog, here's what we can get:

"MusicExclusives from Coldplay – limited edition artwork, the video for their latest single; Hurts Like Heaven and a chance to win one five exclusive framed stills from the video.

FilmCelebrating the DVD release of The Amazing Spider-Man – win an all expenses paid trip to New York. A must for all Spidey fans; we’re throwing in a a superhero tour of New York and a day at some of the Big Apple’s (biggest and best) climbing walls.

GamingAdrenaline junkies will know Mega Ramp is one of extreme sports’ most exciting events, and now you can take the drop on your smartphone! This is a free thrill exclusive to Xperia and only available to download for through Xperia Lounge until November 30th 2012 – so hurry and get your skates on.

Sports
In December 2012 Japan will play host to the best club football teams in the world. It will be the 9th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup; a FIFA organised tournament between the champion clubs from each continental confederation. For your chance to win one of four pairs of tickets to the Semi finals, all you need to do is answer a simple multiple choice question!"

The Xperia lounge app (still in beta) can be downloaded from the Play Store at this link and will be working on both Xperia and non-Xperia Android devices.